Summer Reading Kids (3): Adventure Begins @ Your Library

This is the 3rd segment of our Summer Reading Program ideas.

Today we're talking about Parks and Park Rangers. Learn about how to become a Park Ranger, what their job entails, and how it differs from park to park. Learn about the Parks. 

I'm a big fan of the National Parks. I've been to a few of them and have several more on my bucket list.

Even if you don't have a National Park close by, here are some program ideas for you:

Create your own park ranger name tag

Become a Junior Park Ranger from the comfort for your home

Create your own parks journal

Go Fishing 

Learn about the environment of hiking and camping - leaving no trace behind

Use your imagination and create your own park! 

Coloring Pages 

Make a hat

Create a cosplay for a park ranger 

Create a park ranger name

Go to the source:

Learn a little about the parks with worksheets

Take a look at ALL the webcams

(this is Hurricane Ridge and it's very cool!)

Just for fun:

Adventure Cabot 

Summer Reading Kids (2): Adventure Begins @ Your Library

I'm starting gather up all the Summer Reading Program ideas. 

At my library, this year, we're using the Adventure theme.

Last week, I shared craft ideas, take a look if you missed it. 

This week, I'm talking about programs that get people outside. These could be in person OR many of these could be take & make crafts or suggestions for families when they have time. Yes, my library is still doing Take & Makes because people love them. 

Nature Color Hunt 

Learn about Trees - send out some information about trees and have people identify them.

This could take place around town - at the town green, at the park, at the school, or just in your backyard. 

Print out or create a nature journal 

STEAM Challenge: Build a Bird's Nest 

STEAM Challenge 2: Build a stick cabin

Nature Bookmarks

Clay Nature Impressions

Nature decor

Nature's Necklace

Watercolor Art

Paint with Dandelions

Have them get out and spend some time in nature - gather up craft supplies and enjoy a fun craft. Perfect for families to do together. 

Summer Reading Kids (1): Adventure Begins @ Your Library

I'm starting gather up all the Summer Reading Program ideas. 

At my library, this year, we're using the Adventure theme.

Here are some crafts ideas from Pinterest:

Sailboat

Binoculars

Camper

Tent underneath the stars

Hot Air Balloon

Messy Camp Fire Painting

Fireflies 

Camera

Lantern

S'mores

Treasure Map

Suitcase Passport (This could make a cool reading log)

Friendship Bracelets